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Unlike other spells, Divine Magic does not have ranks or varying strengths based upon experience. The strength of Divine magic comes from the user, particularly their faith in the Light. The newest Paladin can be stronger than his elders simply because of faith. However, blind faith is the cause of many a death in training. A Paladin must temper his faith with logic and common sense. As such, the power of the following abilities will be based upon the faith of the user.

*NOTE* Masculine nouns in the following refer to Paladins of both sexes. And all Paladins have the normal abilities. Sub-classes have normal plus the unique abilities.

Normal Paladin Abilities:

Heal: The Paladin heals his target of any wound, regardless of severity. The Paladin's strength is sapped, the more severe the wound, the more energy required. The most powerful Paladins have been known to snatch souls from the clutches of death.

Cleanse: Works the same as Heal, though used for poisons, diseases, and curses. It may also be used to clear a room of smoke and other harmful things.

Consecration: The Paladin focuses his power upon the ground in which he stands on, blessing it with Holy Light, causing any Undead or creature of evil that stands on it to suffer excruciating pain. It is also effective against humans with an evil heart or intentions. The size of the consecrated area depends on the Paladin's faith.

Exorcism: The Paladin smites an Undead or Evil target with the wrath of the Holy Light, causing the target to be thrown back, stunned, or death if the Paladin is powerful enough.

Divine Shield: The Paladin or his target is sheathed in a bubble of Holy Light, impenetrable to any and all spells and weapons. The Shield is temporary and saps the Paladin's strength, preventing it from being used with impunity. With every blow of a weapon, the energy sapped becomes greater.

Resurrection: Bordering on Necromancy, this spell is taught only to the most experienced and faithful of Paladins. The target has to be a good creature, dead LESS than three minutes, and the body has to be able to survive whatever killed it long enough to be Healed or Cleansed.

Hunters, the unorthodox Paladins, have a unique ability that allows them to do their duty.

Hunter Abilities:

Hunter Sight: The Hunter's pupils are a permanent milky white, just like those of the Undead. The change in his eyes allows a Hunter to see the aura of Evil around evil creatures and people, making it impossible for evil creatures and humans to hide from a Hunter. A hunter may see all auras, not just Evil auras. As such, lying to a Hunter is impossible.